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Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation

Preselected recipients only Minnetonka, Minnesota · EIN 411925964

Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation is a private foundation in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $179,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $203,975 the year before.

24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$203,97515$4.0 million
2024$179,00017$4.4 million

How to apply

Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota7$105,750
Oregon1$40,000
Florida6$25,250
Wisconsin1$4,000
Iowa1$3,000
Nebraska1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 17 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Academy of the Holy Angels
Richfield, MN
In memory of loretta combs$100,000
University of Portland
Portland, OR
De la salle north catholic high school endowed scholarship$40,000
Boca Grande Health Clinic
Boca Grande, FL
General operations$16,250
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Haggerty museum of art - 40th anniversary$4,000
Aim Higher Foundation
St Paul, MN
General operations$3,000
Catholic Relief Services Inc
Harlan, IA
General operations$3,000
Catholic Charities Foundation of the Diocese of Venice Inc
Venice, FL
General support$2,500
Friends of Boca Grande Community Center Inc
Boca Grande, FL
General operations$2,500
Mote Marine Laboratory
Sarasota, FL
General operations$2,000
Boca Grande Art Center Inc
Boca Grande, FL
General operations$1,000
Knights of the Holy Sepulchre
Omaha, NE
General operations$1,000
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Edina, MN
General operations$1,000
Our Lady of Mercy
Boca Grande, FL
General operations$1,000
The Basilica Landmark
Minneapolis, MN
In honor of jack farrell$500
Whitefish Area Property Owners Assoc (Wapoa)
Crosslake, MN
General operations$500
Whitefish Chain Yacht Club Inc
Crosslake, MN
General operations$500
Giving Voice Initiative
Edina, MN
Memory of rev. Dr. Teresa marie rob$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation give?

$179,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Judith Rauenhorst Doerr (President/Secretary/Director), Anne Deanovic (Vp/ Treasurer/ Director), Joseph Mahoney (Vp/Director) and Peter Mahoney (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.

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